A minimum of 3 hours of bus driving training is required annually in North Dakota. A defensive driving course is required every 5 years. The North Dakota Safety Council is a reliable and up-to-date resource when it comes to training your school bus drivers.

Create Your Own Workshop:
Keep your drivers engaged by bringing them new and relevant topics, each year! Mix and match any of the 15 customizable modules to create the perfect 3-hour workshop!

Customizable Modules:
Module 1: Safety Best Practices (60 minutes)
Module 2: LLLC – Defensive Driving (45 minutes)
Module 3: Meet the Bus (30 minutes)
Module 4: Pre- & Post- Trip Inspections (45 minutes)
Module 5: Mirror Adjustment & Reference Points (30 minutes)
Module 6: Check Your Breaks (30 minutes)
Module 7: Intersections (30 minutes)
Module 8: Safe Backing (30 minutes)
Module 9: Railroad Crossings (30 minutes)
Module 10: Danger Zones (45 minutes)
Module 11: Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety (30 minutes)
Module 12: Adverse Conditions (30 minutes)
Module 13: Mountain Driving (30 minutes)
Module 14: Driver Fatigue (30 minutes)
Module 15: Preventing Driver Distractions (30 minutes)
Module 16: Preventing Harassment (30 minutes)
Module 17: Drugs & Alcohol Prevention (45 minutes)
Module 18: Safe Bus Stops (30 minutes)
Module 19: Student Management (60 minutes)
Module 20: Extreme Student Behavior (30 minutes)
Module 21: Checking for Sleeping Children (30 minutes)
Module 22: Safe Practices for Power Lines (30 minutes)
Module 23: Preparing Students to Learn (30 minutes)
Module 24: Emergency Evacuations (30 minutes)
Module 25: Post Crash Procedures (30 minutes)